Using Landscaping to Increase the Property Value of Your Home

Landscaping additions will boosts your curb appeal and your property value. The more mature your trees and plants are, the more your landscaping will affect the value of your home. A University of Michigan study found that consumers value a landscaped home 11.3 percent more than a home without good landscaping. SmartMoney.com states that hedges alone raise… [Read More]

Lawn Care Tips: How to Prevent and Get Rid of Fungus in Your Lawn

Every lawn has fungus and bacteria living in it and it’s good to have them there so they can help decompose clippings and thatch.  Fungus and bacteria also break-down fertilizers and help your grass get nutrients but some kinds of funguses can bring disease to your grass and plants. Late spring and summer is a… [Read More]

Lawn and Landscaping FAQs: When Should I Cut and Water Our Grass?

Watering and mowing your lawn are the most important activities to keeping your lawn healthy. Rule of thumb is to mow at least once a week during growth periods. Sharp mowing blades are extremely important so that you cut instead of rip the grass.  Ripping your grass allows your grass to be susceptible to a… [Read More]